Forum: Airheads
04-27-2013, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 18
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feel your pain!
I feel your pain jbeem. I have thrown a lot of time and cash into a 81 R80 G/S and by all accounts our fellow inmates just say "bite the bullet and fix it" so I have on order transmission bearings....
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Forum: Airheads
04-24-2013, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 9
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trany bearings
The transmission is good always shifted nicely and I can do the bearings easily enough but I am looking at another G/S PD. Just looking for a way to get the other one. Choosing which route to take...
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Forum: Airheads
04-23-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 532
Part out or whole "81, R80 G/S?
Hello fellow inmates. Getting tired of working on an old bike. 1981 R80 G/S. Running well and need to put in the 5 bearings in the 5 speed trans. Thinking of parting it out or selling it whole. ...
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Forum: Airheads
03-24-2013, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 577
Seal question?
Not sure but I think the seal should be the teflon type and not green with the spring visible from the rear cover side assuming this is a paralever style. Replace the bearings and the seals and...
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Forum: Airheads
02-28-2013, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
Tools!
Well you need a fixture to hold the trany firmly. Otherwise it would be a real pain in the ass and you risk dropping it too. Digital depth gauge, and digital caliper are a must, heat gun, torque...
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Forum: Airheads
02-26-2013, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
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Forum: Airheads
02-26-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 333
Pawl Pics G/S trany
http://loubourque.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lous-BMW/28185970_H78NJm#!i=2383393609&k=dDR5QGKI posted pics of the process guys. Hope you approve.
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Forum: Airheads
02-26-2013, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 402
Pictures
http://loubourque.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lous-BMW/28185970_H78NJm#!ihttp://http://loubourque.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Lous-BMW/28185970_H78NJm#!i
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Forum: Airheads
02-25-2013, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 402
pics?
Yes I have pictures,lots of them. Also the flange puller and transmission holding fixutre I fabricated and so on. Will try to organize them later and try to figure out how to post them as I haven't...
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Forum: Airheads
02-25-2013, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 2,882
budget
You might want to have a budget first. Allow a minimum of $2500 in parts then go from there.
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Forum: Airheads
02-25-2013, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 402
Pawl Spring thank you!
Just wanted to give a shout out to the inmates who helped in the pawl spring issue with my 81 G/S. Rob Farmer for his support and quick responses to my PM's, Jorgs Motorcycle Page for his write up...
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Forum: Airheads
01-06-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 802
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Forum: Airheads
01-05-2013, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,271
Thank you guys!
Thank you for the input gentlemen, and I use the term loosely. RF has done some amazing work on these tranys and I will probably go to Cycleworks to the necessary tools. When this thing shifts like...
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Forum: Airheads
01-03-2013, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,271
shim plate and parallel rules G/S trans
Before I go the internet road was wondering if any of youz might have a shim plate and parallel rules for reassemble a G/S transmission. Might be a long shot but you never know. Starting to get...
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Forum: Airheads
12-05-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,149
Kisan Industries
Try Kisan Mfg. They have several kinds of turn signal relays. Needed one for the LED conversion on my 81 R80 GS. Programmable if need be.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-15-2012, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,832
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Forum: Airheads
11-13-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 28,772
Sad time
Sorry for your loss. Never met Robert but read almost all he posted. Life is short.
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Forum: Airheads
11-11-2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
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Forum: Airheads
11-11-2012, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
1/2 a G/S-trany is out
Trany is out and on the bench. Built a fixture to be able to remove the flange,flange nut and then flip the fixture to work on the shafts and bearings. Will try to post pics as I am taking pictures...
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Forum: Airheads
11-05-2012, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
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Forum: Airheads
11-05-2012, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Moto bin tool
Looked at the mot bin tool to remove the output flange. Looks like two tools in one. I have plenty of 1/2" plate around and will make two tools. One for removing the nut and another for pulling...
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Forum: Airheads
11-05-2012, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Thank you
Thanks for giving me some heads up. I have had a few Detroit Diesel 6-71,6V-92 and a CAT 3208 apart once or twice while working on boats but this is new to me. Thanks for the link to Anton...
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
about 17K miles
I found this in a barn in Topanga CA, the frozen speedo had 16K and I have talked to others who knew the owner and so on. New clutch and seal already in as well as other mechanical needs. The trany...
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
manual question
I will give it a try. Would feel more comfortable with a service manual though. I think sending it out is going to be problematic. Any thoughts about how to obtain a service manual with specifics...
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Grrrreat!
You guys are awsome!! Thanks so much.. It's almost out now. 4:34 pm MST
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
OK where to get it?
Sounds like a good idea. Could you lend me an ear about where to get the upgraded parts and maybe some tips for installation.
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 280
Views: 23,337
G/S LED problem solved
Just wanted to send a note of thanks to Kisan LED techs. After installing aftermarket LED's in all four indicator lights my lights would all flash at the same time. I purchased a #168 LED...
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Thanks RF
I was hoping for an simple solution with the exception of taking the entire driveline out. But on the plus side it still wasn't catastrophic. Thanks for your response RF.
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Forum: Airheads
11-04-2012, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
G/S trany comin' out today
Feel free to chime in here any of you who may have any experience with an 81 G/S transmission issue. Out on a very easy and forgiving BLM dirt ride yesterday after an oil and filter change and a...
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Forum: Face plant
10-28-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,780
Glad you two are OK. I live in Cornville and...
Glad you two are OK. I live in Cornville and always do the Happy Jack, Mormon Lake loop just for giggles. Been stopped in the middle of the road by elk,especially during hunting season. You were...
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Forum: Airheads
10-27-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 194
LED's for G/S
Got all the LED's installed but I tried a couple of flashers. My next flasher will cost $100 so I want to ask about the problem. Wiring I thought was a breeze. Heat shrink all soldered...
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Forum: Airheads
10-26-2012, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
Will do!
I agree about the resistors and it would have been a last ditch effort and not my favorite choice. Will look into more Kisan products. And thanks.
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Forum: Airheads
10-26-2012, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
Thanks Solo
I switched the pos and neg wires and I get four way flasher. Install the superbright leds flasher and nothing lights up. If I can't find a clean install my next step is to do the load resistor but...
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Forum: Airheads
10-26-2012, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
Kisan flasher
Good morning!
Saw your post about the flasher and it looks like it is a 9 pin flasher. My R80 G/S has a simple 3 pin. Tried switching the neg and pos terminals and then get all four indicators...
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Forum: Airheads
10-25-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
Flashers
Got the flasher today and after installation nothing happens,. Might try load resistors. But I was surprised the flasher did nothing.
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-20-2012, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,272
down time?
No I am getting $$ and the KTM but what about that down time you're talkin' bout?
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-20-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 314
R1200 GS/KTM 950 Adv. trade
Have a potential trade lined up. R1200 GS for a KTM 950 Adventure. Wanting to get a little more nimble and less beefy. I have read good things about the KTM and took it for a ride today. Other...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-20-2012, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,272
KTM 950 Adv./R1200 GS BMW
Thinking about trading my 06 R1200 GS for an 06 KTM Adventure. I know about the differences but wanted a more nimble bike. The BMW has been great and I bought it new. The KTM is owned by a local...
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Forum: Airheads
10-20-2012, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 697
LED's on a R80 G/S help
Added some nice LED's to my G/S and am having the "blown bulb" quick flashing and was wondering how to add a load to the circuit to replicate a filament type bulb. The installation went well but...
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Forum: Vendors
09-05-2012, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 354
map window repair
I have a tank bag for my R1200 GS and the map window is no longer clear and it is deteriorating. I have located the material from "Sailrite". Does anyone know who could repair the map window? ...
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